Terms
maintaining a stable internal environment
homeostasis
upper arm
brachial
word used for a membrane covering an organ
visceral
Splits the body into left and right halves
sagittal plane
reproductive system
the study of the structures of the human body
physiology
thigh
femoral
Which two cavities are considered dorsal or posterior?
cranial & spinal
means toward the midline
medial
endocrine system
The study of the structures of the human body
palmar
Which cavity houses the heart and lungs?
thoracic
means closer to the point of attachment
proximal
allows for exchange of gases with blood
respiratory system
explain negative feedback
a mechanism in which a stimulus causes a contradicting response in effort to maintain homeostasis
navel
umbilical
What is the membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity called?
parietal peritoneum
The kidneys are _ to the spine.
lateral
provides structure and protection
skeletal system
type of mechanisms when a stimulus causes more of the same response
positive feedback
middle region of abdominal region
umbilical
What is visceral pericardium?
membrane covering the heart
Which plane splits the body into superior and inferior portions?
transverse (horizontal)
removes waste from blood
urinary system